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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.12, 973.26 and 392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.12, 973.26 and 392.84 is: 588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.12 : 973.26 = 392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.12/973.26 = 392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.12x = 973.26 × 392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.12x = 382,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,335.46/650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.10

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